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Question: How does holistic ministry differ from ordinary ministry?

There are many perspectives on what holistic ministry really is and its value. What makes holistic ministry different? What makes it more, or less, effective than wat we would traditionally understand as ministry?

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Question: What examples of holistic ministry have you seen?

In an effort to better understand what holistic ministry is and does it is helpful to hear about some examples of holistic ministry. What have you seen and what has been its impact?

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Question: What can you see giving up?

LIVEº is a ministry designed to send a team for two years. What would you be willing to give up for two years to be used, by God, in another part of the world?

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The Heart of Culture Transformation

...That may be a very radical way of thinking but I am convinced that the key to changing this world is bringing the transformational power of the gospel to people who are currently without it. Once Christ is embraced then families, communities, and entire cultures can be radically changed.

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Question: What is the 1 thing that holds you back?

I know the question is a bit vague. Holds me back from what? What holds you back from really following God? What holds you back from serving as a missionary? What holds you back from relinquishing all control of your life to Christ? What holds you back from getting rid of sin in your life?

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3 Things Knowing Christ Has Changed in Me

Let there be no mistake, my life has been completely changed by the act of acknowledging the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as my only hope of reconciliation with God. Here are just a few ways that Jesus has changed me.

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Rwanda Preparations

In less than a month I will be in Rwanda. There are a bunch of emotions rolling around in my head about the trip.

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3 Ways to Know LIVEº is Right for You

When my wife and I decided to live in another country the biggest question on our minds was which organization was right for us. In our case, we came up with a list of five things that we thought were essential. I can't remember what those five things were, but I know they were absolutely necessary for us to even consider going overseas with an organization. An amazing thing happened to us with our list. We met with the team leader for the Mexico team and he told us what the top five values were for the staff living and working in Mexico. The lists matched. This was what God used to confirm to us where and with whom we should serve. I am not sure what is on your list, but here are three things that will absolutely be a part of any LIVEº team.

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May 2008